St. Andrew's Summertime Lunch

Though food shelves often take the spotlight during winter holidays, keeping them full is a year-round job. No one knows this better than Kellie Cardinal, community resource center director for St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church’s summer lunch program, “Hunger Doesn’t Take a Summer Vacation,” which provides free lunches to families who qualify for free or reduced lunches during the school year. Nearly 100 school-age children received a week’s worth of groceries last summer. “We’ve had moms break down crying with joy when they find out that we can help,” says Cardinal. Financial contributions are always appreciated. A $50 donation can provide lunch and healthy snacks all week for 10 children.
   
If you would like to donate or register your children for the program, call St. Andrew’s Community Resource Center at 651.762.9124. You can also stop by the Great Hall Building at 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi.